Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, following the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
